101 Benefits of Breastfeeding

The American Academy of Pediatrics

recommends breastfeeding.
The American Dietetic Association promotes
breastfeeding.
Breast milk is more digestible than formula.
Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of
breast cancer.
Baby's suckling helps shrink mother's uterus
after childbirth.
Formula feeding increases baby girls' risk of
developing breast cancer in later life.
Formula Feeding is associated with lower I.Q.
Breast milk is always ready and comes in a nicer
package than formula does.
Breast milk helps pass meconium.
Breast milk contains immunities to diseases and
aids in the development of baby's immune
system.
Breastfeeding satisfies baby's emotional needs
and increases bonding between mother and
baby.
Breast milk provides perfect infant nutrition.
Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of
developing ovarian cancer.
Nursing helps mom lose weight after baby is
born.
Pre-term milk is specially designed for
premature infants.
The World Health Organization and UNICEF
recommend it.
Breastfeeding protects against Crohn's disease
(intestinal disorder).
Formula feeding increases risk of children
developing diabetes.
Breastfeeding baby helps decrease insulin
requirements in diabetic mothers.
Breastfeeding may help stabilize progress of
maternal endometriosis.
Baby's suckling helps prevent post-partum
hemorrhage in mother.
Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of
developing endometrial cancer.
Formula feeding increases chances of baby
developing allergies.
Breast milk lowers risk of baby developing
asthma.
Formula feeding increases baby's risk of otitis
media (ear infections).
Formula feeding may increase risk of sudden
infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Breastfeeding protects baby against diarrheal
infections.
Breastfeeding protects baby against bacterial
meningitis.

Breastfeeding protects baby against respiratory

infections.
Formula fed babies have a higher risk of
developing certain childhood cancers.
Breastfeeding decreases chances of developing
rheumatoid arthritis.
Breastfeeding decreases child's chances of
contracting Hodgkins disease.
Breastfeeding protects baby against some vision
defects.
Breastfeeding decreases chances of
osteoporosis.
Breast milk aids in proper intestinal
development.
Cow's milk is an intestinal irritant.
Formula-fed babies are more at risk for obesity
in later life.
Breastfed babies have less chance of
cardiopulmonary distress while feeding.
Breastfed babies have less chance of
developing ulcerative colitis.
Breast milk protects against hemophilus b.
bacteria.
Breastfed babies require shorter pre- and postsurgical fasting.
Breastfeeding results in less sick days for
parents.
Breastfeeding enhances vaccine effectiveness.
Breastfed babies have less chance of
developing necrotizing enterocolitis.
Breastfeeding contributes to optimal child
spacing.
Breastfeeding is easier than using formula.
Breast milk is free.
Formula is expensive.
Formula costs the government (and taxpayers)
millions of dollars.
Breastfed babies require fewer doctor visits.
Breast milk always has the right proportions of
fat, carbohydrates and protein.
Breast milk acts like a natural tranquilizer for
baby.
Breastfeeding acts like a natural tranquilizer for
mom.
Breast milk tastes better than formula.
Breastfed babies are healthier over-all.
Breastfed babies are less likely to die before
their third birthday.
Breast milk is always the right temperature.
Breastfeeding mothers spend less time and
money on doctor visits.
Fewer waste packaging products.
No bottles to tote.
Breastfeeding may lower the risk of developing
high cholesterol.

No need to refrigerate.
Cow's milk is designed for baby cows, while
human milk is designed for human babies.
Breast milk aids in the proper development of a
baby's gastrointestinal tract.
Breast milk provides natural pain relief for baby.
Human milk is the perfect food for a sick infant.
A breastfeeding Mom gets more sleep.
Babies that nurse are happier at night.
More sleep for dad.
Less equipment to maintain and store.
Less equipment to buy.
Breastmilk has never been recalled due to
manufacturing problems.
Fresh breast milk is never contaminated with
bacteria.
No need to worry about which brand is better.
No need to worry about adding contaminated
water.
Breastfed babies get fewer stomach infections.
Facilitates proper dental and jaw development.
Breastfed babies have less tooth decay.
Less money spent on corrective orthodontia.
Better speech development.
Less chance of baby getting eczema.
Breastfed babies have great skin.
Less spit-up.
Breastfeeding is better for premature infants.

Breast milk contains no genetically engineered

materials.
Breast Milk contains no synthetic growth
hormones.
Lack of breastfeeding associated with multiple
sclerosis in later life.
Less chance of inguinal hernia.
Better cognitive development for low birth weight
babies.
Better social development.
Decreased risk of baby developing urinary tract
infections.
Suckling optimizes hand-to-eye coordination.
Breastfeeding protects mothers against anemia
(iron deficiency).
Breastfeeding mothers spend less money on
menstrual supplies.
Breastfeeding is a self-confidence booster for
mom.
Breast milk may help combat eye infections.
Breastfeeding may lower blood pressure in
childhood.
No worry about latest ingredient discovered to
be missing from formula.
Much nicer diaper changes.
Breastfed babies smell fantastic.
It's what breasts were designed for!

13 Benefits of Breastfeeding
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T imesaving
F amily Planning
E-asy to prepare and to digest
E-radicates feeding difficulties
D igestible
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N o Vitamins needed
G uaranteed as best milk for baby